It is a benign disorder suffered by approximately 5% of children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years . His symptoms are truly alarming: after crying with great intensity, the little one stops breathing and faints; her skin takes on a pale, bluish hue. Sometimes he even has seizures.
Parents should not worry, since recovery is usually immediate and the episode – also called emotional apnea – does not leave sequelae of any kind. It is recommended to lay the child on his back so that the blood reaches the brain quickly.
